How To Tell If You Need Back Surgery
Painful syndromes in the lumbar spine
Back pain is a common occurrence today for most people. There is probably no man in the world who has not felt back pain. Unfortunately, many people have frequent and painful stages in their back, and for some, this pain is even permanent. Patients then usually receive information from their doctor that they suffer from sciatica, lumbago, spondylosis, scoliosis, disc herniation, and the like. If the pain does not stop with physical therapy and medication, spinal surgery will probably be inevitable.
Diseases of the spine that look like a disc herniation
Many diseases cause similar back pain, which can also spread along the leg. Examples of such diseases are facet syndrome, piriform muscle syndrome, obturator nerve syndrome, and many more. All of these diseases can be the root cause of your back pain. That is why it is most important to talk to the doctors in detail and establish the diagnosis.
Discus hernia
Discus hernia refers to problems with the disc that is located between the vertebrae. A disc herniation occurs when a soft part of the disc pierces the outside of the disc. According to spine.md, It can irritate the surrounding nerves, which are the main reason for pain, tingling, and weakness in the legs. However, most people do not experience any problems or pain due to this condition, so they do not need surgery – while those in whom the pain is frequent and causes discomfort, spine surgery is recommended.
Symptoms:
Most “bulging” discs occur in the lower back, also known as the lumbar spine, although it can also occur in the neck part (cervical part). The most common symptoms of disc herniation are:
-Leg pain: If the discus hernia is in the lower back, you will usually feel the pain in the thigh or gluteus. It can also cover part of the foot. If the discus hernia is in the neck, the pain will be in the shoulder and arm.
-Numbness/tingling: People with disc herniation often feel tingling or numbness in the part of the body where the nerve is affected.
-Weakness: The muscles associated with the affected nerve tend to weaken over time. It can interfere with or prevent your lifting abilities and the like.
Most people cannot determine the exact cause of a disc herniation. Sometimes using the muscles of the back, instead of the muscles of the legs and thighs to lift heavy objects, can lead to a disc herniation, as well as twisting or turning during lifting loads. Rarely, a traumatic event, such as a fall or a blow to the back, can cause a disc herniation.… Read the rest
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